Cost of living in Kinmen is 5% lower than in Ramallah (without rent).
Rent in Kinmen is 24% cheaper than in Ramallah.
Cost of living including rent in Kinmen is 14% lower than in Ramallah.
Food in Kinmen is very similar to Ramallah.
Transport in Kinmen is 45% cheaper than in Ramallah.
| Kinmen | Ramallah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kinmen | Ramallah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.09 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.5 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.96 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.75 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.03 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.71 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.23 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.4 $ | 16 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.96 $ | 7.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.72 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.4 $ | 74.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.96 $ | 16.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.3 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.16 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.41 $ | 3.88 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.7 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.9 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.6 $ | 34.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 322 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 649 $ | 520 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 346 $ | 386 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 843 $ | 676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,762 $ | 1,208 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,677 $ | 903 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,623 $ | 937 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.91 % | 6.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.28 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Haircut | 11.9 $ | 5.55 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.9 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.4 $ | 74.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 414 $ | 194 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,096 $ | 3,782 $ |